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    Windows Vista GUI on 1080p

    Just got a new 1080p tv and thought it'd be cool to try to run a htpc on it. Technically it works great. But the default Vista GUI is way too small. Whats the best way to blow it up. I tried setting the res lower, but that just makes it look pixelated. I also discovered you can manually set...
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    Vista Restarts when copying files

    I got a new computer a few months ago. Recently I've had need to copy some large files off of some DVD's. Occasionally while doing this the system will suddenly restart. No error messages pop up and the only error in the event log is "The previous system shutdown was unexpected". There is...
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    Connect Vista Home to Server 2003 dhcp?

    At work we run Windows Server 2003 and our internet goes through its dhcp server. I've got a laptop with Windows Vista Home on it. I realize it can't connect to the domain...but is it possible for it to connect to the dhcp server for internet access?
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    core 2 Quad & speedstep

    Just got a new system with a q9300 on an xfx 780i board. I was looking at the speedstep and it only seems to throttle down to 80%. Is there anyway to further reduce it?
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    MSI P6n PostCode d0

    Just started my new build. got it assembled, but it won't post. The motherboard is a MSI P6n Diamond. Have 2x2 OCZ DDR2800 and a q9300. The bios gives the postcode d0. Any ideas?
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    Workstation Advice

    Thinking of building a new computer primarily for 3d graphics work. Though I intend to do some gaming on it. I don't intend to overclock anything. Stability is more important. Probably going to put Vista 64 business on this, but a little hesitant. Most likely going to get everything from...
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    Server Memory: DDR2-800 Fb-DIMMs?

    I see that several manufactures are now offering ddr2-800 fully buffered dimms. Anyone seen any comparisons to how well they perform against 667? Whether it's worth the premium?
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    Media PC Help

    I've been thinking of building a PC primarily for media playback. But on occasion it might need to do some 3d work, so a better graphics card than usual will need to be put in, and still remain relatively silent. Any advice on what parts I should look at, starting with the case that's the one...
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    asus k8n-e memory issues

    I have an old asus k8n-e. I've been running it with 1GB of memory, but decided to upgrade it to 2 GB. I went with http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?item=N82E16820227210. Popped it in and they work fine. Except for one problem. My motherboard is running them at 333 instead of 400. It was...
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    Best time to buy HDTV?

    I'm looking to get a new TV around the end of the year/beginning of next year. Just wondering what prices were expected to be like and when the best time to buy is. I read something about an expected oversupply during Q1 but not certain when that would affect prices. Thanks.
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    System Overheating?

    I recently put together an Athlon XP 2500+ system with an a7n8x. I applied a proper amount of thermal compound and used a decent heatsink. Problem is that as soon as I turn it on the CPU temp reads 60c and over about a minute goes to 80c and then shuts itself off. I already tried reseating it...
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    My new used computer won't post.

    Okay I just assembled a computer from used parts. The power comes on the fans spin and the drives have power. But the monitor never comes on and there aren't any beeps from the speaker. Any ideas?